I don't want to sound like an enviro-nazi, but it seems to me that everyone seems to ignore the conservation issue. People need to use less, if there's a shortage of power, don't turn on your air conditioner. People seem to think that money will pay for everything, even with prices sky rocketing, if the energy isn't there, [i]it's just not there[/i], and no amount of money will change that. Who here leaves their computer on, even when they're away from it for most of the day? Who leaves lights on in empty rooms? People seem to ignore these common sense things.
As far as gas prices being so high, I don't think it's a bad thing. There is a limited amount of fossil fuel in this world, and I'd like to make sure it lasts. I want to be able to drive my car when I want to, I also want medial/fire help to have motors that get them to me quick, that don't require charging their batteries.
I happen to support public transit, the less money I spend on gas commuting, the more I can spend on driving for fun. Unfortunately it seems most people won't give up the daily commuting grind unless there is some incentive, and it seems to take $3 a gallon gas prices to get the point across.
Sorry for ranting.